With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Karen Michelle Parker-Stewart, 42, of Reading, Pa.
Born on May 31, 1983, in Reading, Pa she was the daughter of Frank Parker & Karen Stewart.
Michelle was a 2001 graduate of Reading High School; and was a homemaker to her 3 beautiful children.
Michelle was married to Marlon Joachim and together they had 3 children: Samara Parker-Stewart, Sebastian Parker-Stewart and Simon Parker-Stewart.
Michelle is known for her interest in beauty and fashion; when she entered the room people couldn’t help but gravitate towards her. Michelle's smile, free spirit and authenticity will be truly missed. She was a unique and wonderful gift to the world.
Michelle is preceded in death by her mother, Karen Stewart; father, Frank Parker; maternal grandfather, Harry Stewart; and niece, Aria Parker.
She is survived by her daughter Samara Parker-Stewart, and sons Sabastian and Simon Parker-Stewart of New York; her sisters, Destinne Parker-Stewart and Asia Parker-Stewart of Reading, Pa; her brother Frank Parker of Reading, Pa and his wife Sabina Parker; nephews Avery Parker-Stewart and Frank Parker II. ; her nieces, Ashanti Duncan and Shiasia Allen; maternal grandmother Wealtha Stewart and many other family members and friends.
The family will be having a private service. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you support local mental health resource Berks NAMI through a donation. https://namiberkspa.org/contact/
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